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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0731 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY - JULY 31, 1979 7:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER The regularly scheduled meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Secretary of the Planning Commission in the City Hall Council Chambers. too XIII. ADJOURNMENT Due to a lack of a quorum, the Secretary of the Planning Commission adjourned the meeting to August 2, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers ADJOURNED PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY - AUGUST 2, 1979 7:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER The adjourned meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Snyder in the City Hall Council Chambers. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Fleshman wow III. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Berkey Commissioner Fleshman Commissioner Kryder Chairman Snyder Excused Absence: Commissioner Miller Others Present: Murrel Crump - Principal Planner Stan Sawa - Associate Planner IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes of meeting of July 18, 1979. On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Fleshman, the Minutes of July 18, 1979, were approved as written; carried unanimously. V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Case No. PM 14647 - Gerald J. Chazen, Applicant Request for approval on a Parcel Map to divide approx- imately 15.52 acres into two (2) parcels within the P.C. - 3, S.P. (Planned Commercial Regional , Scenic Preservation) Zone, generally located at the corner of Highway 111 and E1 Paseo, approximately 420 feet west of Plaza Way. MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 31, 1979 ADJOURNED TO AUGUST 2, 1979 Page Two Mr. Crump presented the case, noting that the Parcel Map boundaries were in conformance with the approved Development Plan for Parcel 1 (D.P. 05- 79). Mr. Crump pointed out that the proposed Parcel Map would divide the area approved for development from the area not yet approved and stated that Staff would recommend approval of this case. There were no questions from the Commissioners at this time, so Chairman Snyder asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. ROBERT RICCIARDI, Architect for the project on Parcel 1, questioned Page Two of the Staff Report regarding street improvements which are required. Mr. Crump clarified the statement contained in this Staff Report. Chairman Snyder then declared the Public Hearing open, asking if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the request. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. On a motion by Commissioner Fleshman, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, Case No. PM 14647 was approved by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 514 as presented; carried unanimously (4-0) . B. Case No. TT 14417-TRANSCOPIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Applicant Request for approval of a 10 lot Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes on approximately 2.2 acres in the P.R. - 6,S.P. Zone, on the north side of 44th Avenue, approximately 610 feet west of Cook Street. Mr. Crump presented this case, noting that the proposed Tentative Tract Map was filed in order to implement an approved Development Plan for the site (D.P. 07-79) . Mr. Crump noted that the proposed Tentative Tract Map was the same as the Development Plan previously approved with the ex- ception of the entry gate design for which plans have not yet been finalized. Staff noted that the proposed Tentative Tract Map was acceptable and recommended approval of this case. Chairman Snyder asked if the applicant wished to make a pre- sentation. ANTHONY TSE, representative for the project, stated he did not wish to make a presentation, and that he con- curred with all conditions. Chairman declared the Public Hearing open, asking if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this request. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Fleshman questioned the need for Special Condition No. 1. He felt that as worded it may be necessary for the applicant to come back to the Commission for a modification if the fifty percent open space is not achieved. The Commission generally agreed that Staff could calculate required open space. itl.. On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Fleshman, Case No. TT 14417 was approved by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 515 as presented; carried unanimously (4-0) . MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 31, 1979 ADJOURNED TO AUGUST 2, 1979 Page Three C. Case No. TT 14645-RODNEY J. BARTOW, Applicant Request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map to divide approximately 1.25 acres into five lots within the R-1, 10,000 (Single Family, Residential , 10,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) Zone generally located on the south side of too Homestead Road between Beverly Drive and Highway 74. Mr. Crump presented this case, noting need for an additional Special Condition Nos. 3 and 4. Special Condition No. 3 was presented as follows, "If tract is to be graded prior to all building permits being issued, a program for Soils Stabilization shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Environmental Services. " Special Condition No. 4 was presented as follows, "If, after City Staff research, it is determined that the access easement illustrated along the east boundary of the tract is under public control , subdivider shall install curb and street improvements as required by the Director of Public Works. " It was stated that with these two Special Conditions, Staff would recommend approval of this request. Chairman Snyder asked if the applicant wished to make a pre- sentation. ROD BARTOW, Applicant, stated concurrence with the conditions. Chairman Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, asking if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this request. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. On a motion by Commissioner Fleshman, seconded by Commissioner Kryder, Case No. TT 14645 was approved by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 516 adding Special Conditions No. 3 and 4 as stated above; carried unanimously (4-0) . D. Case No. TT 15082-DON LAWRENZ (C/O Paul Loveridge) , Applicant. Request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map to create a one (1) lot subdivision for commercial condominium purposes on approximately .30 acres within the C-1, S.P. (General Commercial , Scenic Preservation) Zone, located on Panorama Drive 180 feet south of Highway 111. Mr. Crump presented this case, noting that development of the subject property was previously approved under Design Review Case No. 114C. Mr. Crump recommended approval of this case. The applicant was not present, so Chairman Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, asking if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this request. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission. On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner %no Berkey, Case No. TT 15082 was approved by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 517 as presented; carried unanimously (4-0) . MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 31, 1979 ADJOURNED TO AUGUST 2, 1979 Page Four E. Case No. VAR 06-79-EGS METRO, Applicant Request for approval of a Variance from off- street parking standards to permit construction of a 5,120 sq. ft. commercial building in the Market Basket Center in the C-1 S.P. , (General Commercial , Scenic Preservation Overlay) Zone r. located on the north side of E1 Paseo, west of Larkspur Lane. Mr. Crump presented the case indicating the past history of the site. It was noted that this parking Variance was filed as a result of the recent request to build a 5,120 sq. ft. commercial building facing El Paseo. Staff presented parking calculations for the site and reommended approval of the case. Commissioner Kryder questioned the design of the planter on the north side of the proposed building. It was pointed out that this was a raised planter because of the grade differential . ROBERT RICCIARDI , Architect for the project, made a short presentation and concurred with the conditions. Chairman Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, asking if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to this proposal . There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission. Commissioner Fleshman lead a discussion among the Commissioners regarding special conditions and additional site improvements. w On a motion by Commissioner Berkey, seconded by Commissioner Fleshman, Case No. VAR 06-79 was approved by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 518 as presented; carried unanimously (4-0) . F. Case Nos. DP 01-78 (Amendment) and VAR 01-78 (Amendment)- PDR ASSOCIATES, Applicant Request for approval of an amendment to a previously approved Development Plan and off-street parking Variance to allow additional restaurant area and reduce commercial area in the P.C. (4) , S.P. Zone (Resort Center Planned Commercial , Scenic Preservation Overlay) on property located at the northwest corner of State Highway 111 and 44th Avenue. Commissioner Fleshman left the room at this time because of a conflict of interest. Mr. Crump presented the case noting the background of the site. It was pointed out that the parking Variance as now requested would be similar to the original Variance approved. Staff noted that approval of the case was recommended. Applicant was not present, so Chairman Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, asking if anyone present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the request. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and asked for the pleasure of the Commission. On a motion by Commissioner Kryder, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, Case Nos. DP 01-78(Amendment) and VAR 01-78(Amendment) were approved by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 519, as presented; carried (3-0-1 with Commissioner Fleshman abstaining) . Commissioner Fleshman returned to his seat at this time. NOW ``00 MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 31, 1979 ADJOURNED TO AUGUST 2, 1979 Page Five VII. OLD BUSINESS - None VIII. NEW BUSINESS - None IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS A. Consideration of continued Case No. 116C, BEN BARNUM, Applicant. , Mr. Sawa presented the item, stating that applicant had reached an agreement with the adjacent property owner to purchase 4 feet of the front portion of the lot; noting that this would eliminate the walkway between the two parcels. Applicant was present but did not speak. B. Consideration of cases acted on by the Design Review Board at their July 24, 1979 meeting. Mr. Sawa presented Case No. 181 MF & 182 MF and noted that the conditions of approval were attached to the minutes of the meeting of July 24, 1979. Betty Williams representing Lewis Homes of California was present but did not speak. On a motion by Commissioner Fleshman, seconded by Commissioner Berkey, Case Nos. 116C, 181 MF & 182 MF were approved by adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 520 as presented; carried unanimously (4-0) . X. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Consideration of revised schedule for general plan update. Mr. Crump explained to the Commission that scheduling of the General Plan update would require one additional month. B. Consideration of portions of Riverside County EIR No. 93, concerning cove Communities General Plan Amendments. Mr. Crump summarized the Environmental Impact Report for the PLanning Commission. Commissioner Snyder stated that the leapfrog development is not desirable and hard to control . Commissioner Kryder stated that each development should be looked at individually. Commissioner Berkey stated that he felt commercial center land use allocation on Bob Hope (South of Ramon) was unnecessary and unwise. He additionally stated that the 120 acre shopping center (at Bob Hope and Ramon Road) is not in an appropriate location. Commissioner Fleshman stated that the felt the County should not be in the development business. He additionally stated that the Countys attention to details is poor. XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None XII. COMMENTS - None MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 31, 1979 ADJOURNED TO AUGUST 2, 1979 Page Six XIII . ADJOURNMENT - 7:47 p.m. PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary ATTEST: WALTER SNYDER, Chairm /cam